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Police confirm death at lake near to pub in Staffordshire village

Police have confirmed there has been a "non-suspicious" death at a lake near to a pub in a Staffordshire village.

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The Horns at Slitting Mill

The Horns at Slitting Mill near Rugeley made an announcement today that it would be shut until 5pm.

It said: "Due to an incident today at The Lake that we share our grounds with, we are currently remaining closed for the police and respect. No one to use our carpark please today until after 5pm.

The Horns at Slitting Mill

"We shall re-open at 5pm today. Please call 01889 577608."

The lake sits next to the pub, which is on the main road towards Hednesford and Rugeley.

The Horns at Slitting Mill

A Staffordshire Police spokesman confirmed there had been a death but said it was "non-suspicious".